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In the 1700s and early 1800s, French Creoles from New Orleans, hardworking German settlers and planters from England traveled the Great River Road, trying to make their fortunes. They brought diverse customs that made Louisiana the mélange of…
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Iberville is one of Louisiana’s oldest parishes, named in honor of Pierre Le Moyne d’Iberville, a French explorer. Located near Baton Rouge, Iberville Parish provides plenty of things to see in southern Louisiana. Learn about these unique…
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See the Civil War site where the Confederates achieved victory against Union invaders. In July 1863, in a small pocket of northwest Louisiana, the Civil War was raging. Union forces were headed up the Red River towards Shreveport, attempting to…
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Tour the house and gardens of a 19th-century cotton plantation. Rosedown Plantation State Historic Site occupies some enviable real estate in the foothills of West Feliciana Parish. The scenery is awe-inspiring, with a mix of hills and valleys…
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Louisiana’s plantation past comes alive at this small family cemetery. A few miles northwest of St. Francisville is a little-known cemetery that holds a fascinating footnote to Civil War history. Locust Grove State Historic Site sits on the…
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Looking for something to do with all that leftover turkey? Try this classic Cajun comfort food. In Louisiana, our Thanksgiving resurrection is most often a turkey gumbo — and we do feel very strongly about it. In fact, we would argue it’s really…
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In the late 1800s, Mark Twain noted on his adventures down the mighty Mississippi that there were so many estates and dwellings along the river that it looked like a spacious street. The Great Mississippi River Road is about 70 miles in length,…
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St. Francisville promises a charming small-town feel packed with history, culture and beautiful views. Tucked into the rolling hills of Louisiana’s Feliciana region, St. Francisville is a hidden gem where Southern charm meets scenic beauty. From…
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These unique historic sites and attractions around Louisiana offer visitors a glimpse into the past. Houmas House: Historic Estate and Gardens Darrow Take a tour of Houmas House: Historic Estate and Gardens in Darrow where visitors are treated as…
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It’s no secret that Louisiana is bursting with rich culture and history – but have you heard the backstories of some of Louisiana’s most notable hotels? With former apothecaries, banks, convents and brothels, you won’t even have to leave your…